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Wurster Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Richard W Wurster. It holds total assets of $510K. Annual income is reported at $98K. Total assets have decreased from $659K in 2013 to $508K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of animals. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Wurster Family Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $207K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $61K and $80K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $80K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $73K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Wurster Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of animals. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Wurster Family Foundation has distributed a total of $207K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $73K.
Wurster Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wurster Family Foundation is headquartered in BAKERSFIELD, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard W Wurster | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR/TRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Wurster | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$74K
Total Assets
$508K
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$508K
Grants Paid
$66K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$77K
Distribution Amount
$70K
Total: $492K
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$207K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Heart FellowshipTO BRING UNCHURCHED PEOPLE OF BAKERSFIELD, CA. WHO LOVE WESTERN HERITAGE CULTURE TO JESUS IN FELLOWSHIP WITH OUR CHURCH FAMILY, DEVELOP THEM TO CHRIST-LIKE MATURITY, AND EQUIP THEM FOR THEIR MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH TO TAKE THE GOSPEL TO OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND IN ORDER TO GLORIFY GOD'S NAME. | Bakersfield, CA | $53K | 2023 |
| Csub FoundationTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD ATHLETES TO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM, COMPETITION AND BEYOND. | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lauren Small Children'S CenterTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE LAUREN SMALL CHILDREN'S CENTER TO SUPPORT CARE TO NEWBORN AND PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nobody Fights Alone Foundation IncTO SUPPORT AND IMPACT THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUDDEN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES. | Bakersfield, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Tokay High SchoolTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO TOKAY HIGH SCHOOL AND SUPPORT STUDENT-LED PROJECTS. | Lodi, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Diablo Valley Baseball ClubTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE DIABLO VALLEY BASEBALL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM. | Pleasant Hill, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Honor FlightTO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR VETRANS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S VETERANS BY INVITING THEM TO SHARE IN A DAY OF HONOR AT OUR NATION'S MEMORIALS. | Bakersfield, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Magdalene HopeTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Bakersfield, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Going Coconuts For A CureTO GIVE LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES REAL HOPE AND TO HELP FUND FAMILIES DEALING WITH THIS DIFFICULT DISEASE. | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| California Skeet Shooting AssociationTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND IN PARTICULAR TO FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION. | Livermore, CA | $1K | 2020 |